Howard John Daenzer Sr.

Howard John Daenzer Sr. obituary, Waterford, MI

Howard John Daenzer Sr.

Howard Daenzer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel on Jun. 22, 2023.

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Howard John Daenzer of Lake Orion passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at the age of 86.
Preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 63 years, Lucille Joyce Daenzer.
Devoted and loving father of Howard (Sandy) Daenzer, Brian (Kim) Daenzer, Julie (Scott) Bocquet, Jeff (Janice) Daenzer, and Renee (Greg) Salkeld.
Wonderful grandfather to twenty-seven loving grandchildren. Great grandfather to thirteen adoring great grandchildren.
Howard was born in Detroit and was one of three children. Preceded in death by his sister – Joyce Herring. Survived by his sister Elsie Krueger.
Howard had a passion for Engineering, attending GMI Institute. He retired at the age of 50 after working 30 years for GM. He also had a love of building, starting with small boats and remote controlled airplanes then progressed to building homes. He built their first family home, an A Frame, on Lake Orion. As his family grew, he built his current home in 1978 on Park Island. He was blessed to live out his life there.
His greatest achievement is his legacy - his family. He will be immeasurably missed.
Jesus welcomed him at the gates saying, "Well done, Joyce has been patiently and lovingly waiting for you!"
Flowers will not be accepted, in lieu of flowers please donate to Howards favorite charities - Tunnel of Towers Foundation (t2t.org) supporting the families of American Heroes – Fallen First Responder & Wounded Veterans. Also, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).

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